1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 131 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |